speaking, listening, reading and writing at the same time. I get you to read texts, retell them, then we talk about them. Hearing yourself speak them makes your memory of words better. The words have meaning and so are much more easily remembered. You get a feel for what is right. This is how children learn to speak. When the text is just a little difficult, you learn very quickly, and enjoy learning.

Experience:

18 years teaching English as a Second Language to students from many countries

Taught in China, the island of Taiwan, and Australia

Taught children and adults

Achievements:

Improved students IELTS test scores in 60% of the time it usually takes

Got students who find learning hard to pass an exam

Learnt another language myself (Chinese) and some Chinese culture and used that to survive in China

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts (Griffith University)

English Teaching Certificate (University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate)